Airbag Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up, if the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:
- Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing, use only new SRS parts.
- Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before you install it. Do not install an airbag assembly that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
- Always keep the short connectors (RED) on the airbags when the harness is disconnected.
- Do not disassemble or temper with the airbag assembly.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before disconnecting the battery cables.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable, and wait at least three minutes.
2. Connect the short connectors (RED) to the airbag side of the connectors:

Driver's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 1 Of 4):

- Remove the access panel from the steering wheel, then remove the short connector (RED) from the panel.
- Disconnect the 3-P connector between the driver's airbag and cable reel, then connect the short connector (RED) to the airbag side of the connector.

Front Passenger's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 1 Of 4):

- Remove the glove box and access panel, then remove the short connector (RED) from its holder.
- Disconnect the front passenger's airbag 3-P connector from the SRS main harness, and connect the short connector (RED) to the front passenger's airbag 3-P connector.

3. Remove the airbags:

Driver's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 2 Of 4):

- Remove the two TORX� bolts using a TORX� T30 bit, then remove the driver's airbag assembly.

Front Passenger's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 2 Of 4):

- Remove the six mounting nuts, then carefully lift the front passenger's airbag out of the dashboard.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be sure to install the SRS wiring so that it is not pinched or interfering with other car parts.

4. Install the new airbags.

Driver's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 3 Of 4):

- Place the driver's airbag assembly in the steering wheel, and secure it with new TORX� bolts.

Front Passenger's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 3 Of 4):

- Place the front passenger's airbag assembly into the dashboard.
- Loosely install all six mounting nuts.
- Tighten the upper four nuts first, then tighten the lower two nuts. The lower mounting brackets can be adjusted, if necessary.

NOTE: If there is some space between the airbag assembly lid and the dashboard after tightening the nuts, loosen the lower mounting nuts, and lightly press down the airbag assembly. Then retighten the lower mounting nuts.

5. Remove and properly store the short connectors, then reconnect the airbag connectors.

Driver's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 4 Of 4):

- Remove the short connector (RED) from the driver's airbag connector, then connect the airbag 3-P connector to the cable reel 3-P connector.
- Attach the short connector (RED) to the access panel, then reinstall the panel on the steering wheel.

Front Passenger's Side:

Airbag Assembly-Replacement (Part 4 Of 4):

- Attach the short connector (RED) to the connector holder.
- Then reinstall the access panel and glove box on the dashboard.

6. Connect the battery positive cable, then the negative cable.

7. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition ON (II): The instrument panel SRS indicator light should come on for about six seconds and then go off.
- Make sure both horn buttons work.
- Take a test drive and make sure the cruise control switches work.

8. Enter the code number to restore radio operation.